I am thankful for this journey called motherhood . I have walked this path with God by my side and I am grateful for how far I've come. Raising a child alone is not for the weak but God has been faithful and has given me wisdom to do this. Through the years of feeling alone and frustrated, I can thankfully say that I am happy that God has given me the strength and grace to do this. Not by might, not by power but by his spirit . All my daughter sees is strength and perseverance. In February of this year, I saw some fluid coming from one of my breasts and I went to do an ultrasound. She told me not to worry as my results would come back okay. Deep in the back of my mind, I was worried for my child and started to beg the Lord to give me some more years to spend with her . I am thankful for life and all that the Lord has blessed me with. He has been faithful and He is taking me from glory to glory . I have seen parents who have become frustrated with their da...
7 Christian Parenting Tips for Caribbean Single Moms
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Parenting isn’t easy, but with God’s grace and mercy, you can raise your children with love, gentle discipline, and wisdom. These parenting tips are shared to remind Christian moms that they can do all things through Christ who strengthens them. [Philippians 4:13]
Here are 7 parenting tips that I’ve learned through my journey as a Christian mother.
Parent Tip #1 - Speak Positive words
✨Speak life to them as your words have power. There is life and death in the power of the tongue. E.g. Say daily to them that they are loved and say what you love about them. I read Kenneth Copeland's The Power of the Tongue and it taught me the importance of using the tongue to create rather than destroy.
Parent Tip # 2- Learn to be patient
✨ Learn to be patient as children don't like to be rushed. Patience goes a long way. I read Parenting with Patience by SB Wade and it provides a practical and in-depth exploration into managing parental anger and turning it into nurturing bonds with your children.
Parent Tip #3 - Be mindful of your actions
✨ Be mindful of your actions- children are watching what you say and do. Be a good role model for them.
Parent Tip #4- Give your undivided attention
✨Put away the phone or other distractions and show children that you are listening to them when they speak. They appreciate it once they have our complete attention.
Parent Tip #5- Apologize when you're wrong
✨ Say you're sorry when you have made a mistake or accused them of something they never did. They will also follow your pattern and be quick to admit their faults.
Parent Tip #6 - Pray daily for your children
✨ Pray Daily for your children- pray for every area of their lives- their health, their interactions, God's protection etc. I have found the The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian to be very useful. Some of the prayers include Securing Protection from Harm, Identifying God-Given Gifts and Talents and Instilling the Desire to Learn.
Parent Tip #7 - Practice self control
✨ Practice self control- This is a fruit of the spirit that the Holy Spirit has to help you with. It is best for us to be slow to anger as children will believe we are angry with them and internalize it the wrong way.
In a nutshell, you can have a better relationship with your children by practicing these 7 parenting tips which are: speaking positive words, being patient, being mindful of your actions, giving your undivided attention ,apologizing when you're wrong , praying daily and practicing self control. By God's grace and mercy, you shall overcome.
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